Weather today in Newark:

Rwy 4R RVR 4000v5000 Wind 030/12 with mist (BR). Heavy rain (+RA). 3ovc alt 29.53

This weather was widespread in the Northeast today. Any instrument student should be trained to this standard as this is a routine and legal approach. Why would one think that training to 700-1 would prepare someone to land safely in this weather. Finding yourself airborne with this weather should not lead to disaster when at 700 feet a young instrument pilot panics when he or she doesn't see the field. Train to below minimums so this type approach is routine rather than catastrophic. JMHO!